N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:23 am permalink
The Nova Scotia government is trailing on its ambitious five‐year plan to revamp housing and care services for people with disabilities despite claiming that positive momentum is underway. Officials acknowledge delays even as they promise ongoing progress and future improvements.
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Innovative Horse Simulator Empowers Disabled Riders
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:20 am permalink
In Victoria, a groundbreaking horse simulator is transforming equestrian therapy for riders with disabilities. The innovative technology offers a controlled, safe riding experience that boosts confidence and mobility, allowing children and adults to enjoy the thrill of speed and progress in a truly accessible environment.
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MedicAlert integrates patient records with 911 dispatch systems
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 10:20 am permalink
MedicAlert Canada is rolling out innovative technology to connect 911 call centers with patients’ electronic health dossiers, streamlining emergency communications. This move insists on speedy access to critical health information during crises, promising improved first responder interventions with a dash of overdue modernization.
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Quebec sidewalk study exposes urban planning priorities challenge
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:20 am permalink
A recent study reveals that increasing sidewalk infrastructure significantly boosts pedestrian activity across Quebec municipalities. Critics decry the irony as municipal funds favor highway expansions over safe, walkable neighborhoods, leaving local residents to fend for their feet while urban planning seems fixated on fast lanes.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 6 weeks #quebec #infrastructure #urban #accessibility